Is it permitted to roll the Torah scroll in the presence of the congregation?
Synopsis
Rolling the Torah scroll in front of the congregation is prohibited out of respect for the congregation, who would be left waiting in silence. However, when only one Torah scroll is available and two separate sections must be read, rolling is necessary and the congregation's honor is overridden.
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